Clinical Policy Writer

Cottage Health
United States, California, Santa Barbara
Jan 18, 2025
Join Cottage Health and the professional nursing team as the Clinical Policy Writer. The Clinical Policy Writer will lead and maintain the policy system and all aspects of the process and maintenance of professional policies. This includes responsibilities to write, revise and organize, through research into evidence-based practice (EBP), the information, policies, procedures and guidelines necessary for Cottage Health System (CHS) nursing personnel to deliver safe care to patients. Accountabilities include: Under general supervision of The Associate Chief Nursing Office and supporting the Service Directors, Clinical Managers, Educators, and Librarians, provide easy to find and easy to read, clear guidelines for staff to use to assist them in the performance of patient care delivery. Act as a consultant and resource for all clinical groups to assist in format and research. Research, verify and reference all Patient Care polices and procedures using approved sources such as Licensing regulations, Accreditation standards, Research studies and other professional literature on EVP. Investigate and propose EVP into policy updates proactively in collaboration with collaboration experts and identification of validated tools to utilize best practices and maintenance of the system. Act as a liaison for the regulatory and risk team as well as for the infection control and pharmacy leads to ensure policy catalog and compliance is consistent. Evaluate new LMS programs and policy maintenance programs and lead implementation of new systems. QUALIFICATIONS All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: Completion of Accredited Registered Nursing Program Preferred: BSN CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: Active CA Nursing License Preferred: Certification in specialty TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Typing skills, Word and Outlook proficiency Preferred: Experience in Literature searches and Web searches YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum: 2 years Preferred: 5 years About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.